Welsh Premier League

Welsh Premier League 2026/2027

Wales
Data current as of 16 October 2026

About the league: Welsh Premier League

Welsh Premier League is a football league from Wales that we track match by match. 16 teams are competing in the 2026/2027 season; The New Saints lead the table with 37 points. The campaign runs from 31 July 2026 to 26 March 2027. The average is 3.29 goals per game; both teams find the net (BTTS) in 52% of matches.

Welsh Premier League 2026/2027: season in numbers

Season picture

In the 2026/2027 season, 104 Welsh Premier League matches have been completed. The New Saints leads the table with 37 points.

Goal tempo

Average goals: 3.29. BTTS: 52%. Over 2.5: 61%. Clean-sheet matches: 48%.

Result split

Home wins: 49%. Draws: 14%. Away wins: 37%.

Team rankings

The New Saints has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 3.38. Both teams scored in 85% of Holywell's matches.

League table

#TeamMWDL+/-Pts
1The New Saints131210+3837
2Connah's Quay131012+2131
3Penybont13931+1430
4Caernarfon Town13823+2226
5Colwyn Bay13814+725
6Barry Town United13814+525
7Cardiff MU13634+821
8Airbus UK13706+721
9Cambrian & Clydach13535-1218
10Llandudno13517-116
11Briton Ferry13337-1012
12Haverfordwest County13319-1110
13Ammanford13238-229
14Flint Town United13229-138
15Trefelin13139-236
16Holywell130211-302
Championship RoundRelegation Round

League statistics

Season 2026/2027 statistics are based on 104 completed matches.

Team rankings

Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.

Best attack

Goals scored per match

  1. 1The New Saints3.38
  2. 2Caernarfon Town2.85
  3. 3Connah's Quay2.31
  4. 4Barry Town United2.15
  5. 5Airbus UK1.92

Best defence

Goals conceded per match (lower is better)

  1. 1The New Saints0.46
  2. 2Connah's Quay0.69
  3. 3Penybont0.85
  4. 4Colwyn Bay1.15
  5. 5Caernarfon Town1.15

Most BTTS

% of matches where both teams scored

  1. 1Holywell85%
  2. 2Barry Town United77%
  3. 3Llandudno62%
  4. 4Briton Ferry62%
  5. 5Penybont62%

Most Over 2.5

% of matches with at least 3 goals

  1. 1Holywell77%
  2. 2Cambrian & Clydach77%
  3. 3Caernarfon Town77%
  4. 4Barry Town United77%
  5. 5Connah's Quay69%

Most clean sheets

Matches without conceding

  1. 1The New Saints8
  2. 2Colwyn Bay6
  3. 3Connah's Quay6
  4. 4Cardiff MU5
  5. 5Airbus UK4

Most corners

Corners per match

  1. 1The New Saints8.0
  2. 2Caernarfon Town6.3
  3. 3Connah's Quay5.9
  4. 4Colwyn Bay5.1
  5. 5Briton Ferry5.0

League style

See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.

PaceClose to average
Chance qualityClose to average
Home advantageClose to average
IntensityBelow average
OpennessAbove average
Competitive balanceBelow average

Compared with other leagues, Welsh Premier League sits Close to average for match pace, Close to average for chance quality and Above average for openness. Home advantage is Close to average, match intensity Below average, and competitive balance Below average.

Player leaders

Season leaders based on recorded player data.

xG table and expected points

Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.

#TeamMxGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances.xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents.xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG.PtsDelta
1The New Saints132.520.673137+6
2Colwyn Bay131.511.082225+3
3Caernarfon Town121.821.192123+2
4Penybont131.471.142130+9
5Connah's Quay111.691.012025+5
6Llandudno131.331.161916-3
7Airbus UK131.561.401921+2
8Cardiff MU131.631.561921+2
9Briton Ferry131.521.611812-6
10Cambrian & Clydach131.561.721718+1
11Barry Town United121.461.651525+10
12Haverfordwest County131.121.511510-5
13Flint Town United121.221.80138-5
14Holywell121.111.88112-9
15Trefelin130.961.97106-4
16Ammanford130.831.95990

xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.

Matches and fixtures

Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.

Competition fixtures

Round 14

8 matches23/10 - 24/10In progress / pre-match
Caernarfon Town
Briton Ferry
Trefelin
Flint Town United
The New Saints
Ammanford
Holywell
Penybont
Colwyn Bay
Cardiff MU
Cambrian & Clydach
Airbus UK
Connah's Quay
Llandudno
Barry Town United
Haverfordwest County

FAQ

How many teams play in Welsh Premier League?

The 2026/2027 season of Welsh Premier League includes 16 teams.

When does the 2026/2027 Welsh Premier League season start and end?

The 2026/2027 Welsh Premier League season runs from 31 July 2026 to 26 March 2027.

How many matchweeks does the Welsh Premier League season have?

The 2026/2027 Welsh Premier League season spans 30 matchweeks.

Who leads the Welsh Premier League table?

The New Saints leads Welsh Premier League with 37 points.

Which team scores the most goals in Welsh Premier League?

The New Saints has the strongest attack in Welsh Premier League, scoring 3.38 goals per match.

Which team has the best defence in Welsh Premier League?

The New Saints concedes the fewest goals in Welsh Premier League, 0.46 per match.

How many goals are scored on average in Welsh Premier League?

Welsh Premier League averages 3.29 goals per match.

How often does Over 2.5 land in Welsh Premier League?

Over 2.5 lands in 61% of Welsh Premier League matches.

How often do both teams score in Welsh Premier League?

BTTS lands in 52% of Welsh Premier League matches.

Do home teams have an advantage in Welsh Premier League?

Home teams win 49% of matches in Welsh Premier League.

Who is the top scorer in Welsh Premier League?

Zack Clarke leads the recorded scoring table in Welsh Premier League for 2026/2027 with 12 goals.

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